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Why rising labour costs failed to weaken China’s manufacturing dominance

China’s manufacturing success was attributed to cheap labour. That perception has now changed completely. Factory wages in China have climbed close to eight dollars per hour, far higher than those in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and India. By cost logic alone, China should have lost its position as the world’s manufacturing hub. Instead, it continues to dominate global production, contributing nearly 28 percent of worldwide manufacturing output. The reason lies not in wages, but in produc

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20 Jan 2026 07:35 AM

Why rising labour costs failed to weaken China’s manufacturing dominance

China’s manufacturing success was attributed to cheap labour. That perception has now changed completely. Factory wages in China have climbed close to eight dollars per hour, far higher than those in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and India. By cost logic alone, China should have lost its position as the world’s manufacturing hub. Instead, it continues to dominate global production, contributing nearly 28 percent of worldwide manufacturing output. The reason lies not in wages, but in produc

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Karnataka High Court Halts Monthly Menstrual Leave Order For Women Employees

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday put a temporary halt to the State government's order that mandated one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women employees across industries. The policy, issued through a notification on November 20, extended paid menstrual leave to permanent, contractual and outsourced women workers employed in establishments covered under the Factories Act, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, the Plantation Labour Act, the Motor Transport Workers

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09 Dec 2025 03:33 AM

Karnataka High Court Halts Monthly Menstrual Leave Order For Women Employees

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday put a temporary halt to the State government's order that mandated one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women employees across industries. The policy, issued through a notification on November 20, extended paid menstrual leave to permanent, contractual and outsourced women workers employed in establishments covered under the Factories Act, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, the Plantation Labour Act, the Motor Transport Workers

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Elon Musk predicts a future where jobs become voluntary amid rising automation

Elon Musk has suggested that traditional employment may become largely optional within the next decade or two, predicting a dramatic shift in how societies function as artificial intelligence and robotics expand across industries. Speaking at an investment forum in Washington, DC, he said the future of work could resemble a hobby rather than an economic necessity, comparing it to the decision to grow vegetables for personal satisfaction even when they can be purchased easily at a store. Musk

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24 Nov 2025 08:12 AM

Elon Musk predicts a future where jobs become voluntary amid rising automation

Elon Musk has suggested that traditional employment may become largely optional within the next decade or two, predicting a dramatic shift in how societies function as artificial intelligence and robotics expand across industries. Speaking at an investment forum in Washington, DC, he said the future of work could resemble a hobby rather than an economic necessity, comparing it to the decision to grow vegetables for personal satisfaction even when they can be purchased easily at a store. Musk

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Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the long-standing Kafala system, a major labour reform hailed as a landmark shift for millions of migrant workers across the Gulf region. The decision marks a new chapter in the kingdom’s ongoing transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an ambitious roadmap to modernize the economy, attract foreign investment, and improve the country’s global image. The Kafala system, which governed the relationship between empl

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23 Oct 2025 03:22 AM

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the long-standing Kafala system, a major labour reform hailed as a landmark shift for millions of migrant workers across the Gulf region. The decision marks a new chapter in the kingdom’s ongoing transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an ambitious roadmap to modernize the economy, attract foreign investment, and improve the country’s global image. The Kafala system, which governed the relationship between empl

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INDIA Bloc Protests in Bihar Over Voter Roll Revision, Labour Code

A massive protest erupted in Bihar as members of the INDIA bloc took to the streets, opposing the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The protest, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its allies in the Mahagathbandhan, aims to highlight concerns over the revision process, which is perceived as rushed and designed to benefit the ruling National Democratic Alliance (

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09 Jul 2025 02:46 AM

INDIA Bloc Protests in Bihar Over Voter Roll Revision, Labour Code

A massive protest erupted in Bihar as members of the INDIA bloc took to the streets, opposing the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The protest, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its allies in the Mahagathbandhan, aims to highlight concerns over the revision process, which is perceived as rushed and designed to benefit the ruling National Democratic Alliance (

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AI Chatbot 'Ryan' Highlights Global Labour Market at GLMC Riyadh

At the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) in Riyadh, an AI chatbot named 'Ryan' has gained attention for its role as a global labour market advisor. Developed by Riyadh-based Takamol, this AI-driven chatbot provides insights into job trends, workforce data, and economic forecasts related to the global labour market. It is available for interaction both at the conference booth and online, offering responses in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Visi

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30 Jan 2025 11:21 AM

AI Chatbot 'Ryan' Highlights Global Labour Market at GLMC Riyadh

At the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) in Riyadh, an AI chatbot named 'Ryan' has gained attention for its role as a global labour market advisor. Developed by Riyadh-based Takamol, this AI-driven chatbot provides insights into job trends, workforce data, and economic forecasts related to the global labour market. It is available for interaction both at the conference booth and online, offering responses in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Visi

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Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the

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02 Dec 2024 10:49 AM

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the

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Government Announces Minimum Wage Increase to Combat Rising Living Costs

On Thursday, the government revealed a significant increase in minimum wage rates through the revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aiming to assist workers in managing the rising cost of living. This adjustment will particularly benefit those in the unorganised sector, including workers involved in construction, loading and unloading, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture within central sphere establishments. The revised wage rates will be implemented startin

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26 Sep 2024 12:21 PM

Government Announces Minimum Wage Increase to Combat Rising Living Costs

On Thursday, the government revealed a significant increase in minimum wage rates through the revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aiming to assist workers in managing the rising cost of living. This adjustment will particularly benefit those in the unorganised sector, including workers involved in construction, loading and unloading, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture within central sphere establishments. The revised wage rates will be implemented startin

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Why rising labour costs failed to weaken China’s manufacturing dominance

Why rising labour costs failed to weaken China’s manufacturing dominance

Karnataka High Court Halts Monthly Menstrual Leave Order For Women Employees

Karnataka High Court Halts Monthly Menstrual Leave Order For Women Employees

Elon Musk predicts a future where jobs become voluntary amid rising automation

Elon Musk predicts a future where jobs become voluntary amid rising automation

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

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Why rising labour costs failed to weaken China’s manufacturing dominance

Why rising labour costs failed to weaken China’s manufacturing dominance

Karnataka High Court Halts Monthly Menstrual Leave Order For Women Employees

Karnataka High Court Halts Monthly Menstrual Leave Order For Women Employees

Elon Musk predicts a future where jobs become voluntary amid rising automation

Elon Musk predicts a future where jobs become voluntary amid rising automation

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

INDIA Bloc Protests in Bihar Over Voter Roll Revision, Labour Code

INDIA Bloc Protests in Bihar Over Voter Roll Revision, Labour Code

AI Chatbot 'Ryan' Highlights Global Labour Market at GLMC Riyadh

AI Chatbot 'Ryan' Highlights Global Labour Market at GLMC Riyadh

Supreme Court Criticizes NCR States for Not Paying Labourers Amid Air Pollution Measures

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